FFFM | The Power of Advocacy: Insights from the 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit

In this episode of Fighting for Family Medicine, David Tully, vice president of Government Relations, talks with Drs. Aaron George and Andrea DeSantis about their experiences at the 2025 Family Medicine Advocacy Summit (FMAS). They discuss the importance of advocacy in family medicine, building relationships with lawmakers and their staff and the significance of personal stories in influencing policy. They also share advice on mentorship, career decisions and how to become active in advocacy. Registration is now open for the Academy's 2026 FMAS, June 14-16. Details here. Topics By Timestamp 00:39 Meet the guests: Andrea DeSantis, DO, and Aaron George, DO. 01:16 The Importance of advocacy in family medicine 03:39 Experiences from the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit 04:08 Returning home: impact and reflections 07:50 Encouraging advocacy among family physicians 10:59 Personal stories and their impact on advocacy 15:13 Advice for new physicians 17:46 The Advocacy Ambassador program 19:21 Final thoughts and upcoming events Additional Resources AAFP Advocacy Ambassadors Register for the Family Medicine Advocacy Summit Disclaimer: Copyright 2025, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker's own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. The AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians.